Greasing the drive coupler
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Greasing the drive coupler
On a single, is it easier or possible to grease the drive coupler from inside?
I was doing some maintenance last night and noticed the zerk fitting on the drive coupler and wondered. If it is done that way, how do you know when you have enough grease in there?
Is there only one zerk fitting on the coupler?
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I was doing some maintenance last night and noticed the zerk fitting on the drive coupler and wondered. If it is done that way, how do you know when you have enough grease in there?
Is there only one zerk fitting on the coupler?
Thanks
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
i think u r speaking of the gimbal bearing fitting on the right side of the transom ass.???...
you should pull the drive and inspect the bearing (by feel)...then grease...then wipe excess.
hope i answered it for ya???
you should pull the drive and inspect the bearing (by feel)...then grease...then wipe excess.
hope i answered it for ya???
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
Hey Joe where you been??? I think he's talking about the coupler it has greese zerks on it and I use them.... and also grease the input shaft on the drive when I install it.
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
Originally Posted by dyno
Hey Joe where you been??? I think he's talking about the coupler it has greese zerks on it and I use them.... and also grease the input shaft on the drive when I install it.
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
yeah, definately the drive coupler. Noticable from the ass end of the motor where the shaft extends into. There is an opening that allows visable sight of the shaft and zerk fitting.
The zerk is angled and might be difficult to get a grease gun in there which is why I asked if it could be done from the inside.
The zerk is angled and might be difficult to get a grease gun in there which is why I asked if it could be done from the inside.
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
yea if you over grease you make a mess!!
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
Use a grease gun with the flexible rubber hose. Greased from inside with the drive installed. Peice of cake. I always grease until it just starts ozzing out.
Always easier to clean up a little extra than to pull a motor.
Always easier to clean up a little extra than to pull a motor.
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Yep, get a flexible hose gun and hit both zerks. I usually do it a couple times a season, and/or before long trips. I also hit the one on the gimble housing to get the bearing.
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
cool...the merc grease is worth using in this app...blue $hit...other than that we use R.Purple....
where have i been??...working on race boat crap!
i gota git to the west side to play...need to ride some motocross as well!
where have i been??...working on race boat crap!
i gota git to the west side to play...need to ride some motocross as well!
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Re: Greasing the drive coupler
Thanks guys!.
I will take of that tonight along with a few beers
I will take of that tonight along with a few beers
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